Preconstruction Estimator

The Civi Group has partnered with a respected Massachusetts-based construction firm with extensive experience in delivering high-profile federal projects across the U.S. and internationally.

This company has a track record of delivering high-profile projects like renovations at Alcatraz, Coast Guard housing in Alaska, and hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Located in Metro West, MA - no travel required. These roles offer a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing company with a reputation for strong employee retention, career growth, and exciting projects.

They are looking for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the development of accurate cost estimates and proposals for large-scale infrastructure projects. This position is essential in shaping competitive bids for complex design-build contracts with U.S. government agencies.

Compensation depends on experience but is up to 115K.

Interested? Please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop comprehensive scope of work packages, including narratives, quantity take-offs, and checklists, to clearly define project requirements.
• Evaluate and compare subcontractor/vendor proposals, ensuring accuracy in scope, schedule, and cost, while identifying potential gaps.
• Review project solicitation documents to ensure completeness and raise pertinent questions when needed.
• Lead the solicitation process for subcontractor and vendor quotations, ensuring clear communication of bid packages and prompt responses to inquiries.
• Assist in preparing detailed price analysis reports, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with the design team on RFP responses for design-build projects to align estimates with project goals and specifications.
• Support purchasing efforts by defining subcontractor/vendor agreement scopes and addressing any contractual concerns.

Qualifications & Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating.
• Experience with federal or large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), with experience in estimating software such as Sage Estimating (Timberline) and On-Screen Take-off as a plus.
• Demonstrated longevity of service, with at least 3 years at a single company, showcasing reliability and growth.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, with the ability to develop detailed and accurate scopes of work.
• Familiarity with sitework, concrete, steel, or building interiors is a plus but not required.

The Civi Group LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.